ASTR 129 - Astronomy I

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

An introduction to astronomy. Subjects covered are a brief history of astronomy, coordinates, time, the earth's structure and motion, instruments used in astronomy, the moon, eclipses, comets, meteors, interplanetary medium, stars (binary, variable), star clusters, interstellar matter, galaxies and cosmology. Lectures three hours per week. No credit for ASTR 129 if you have passed HONS 390 (I), Honors Astronomy, first semester. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

ASTR 129L

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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